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[mathemagier]

Hero
[heer-oh]

noun, plural heroes;

1. a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for their brave deeds and noble qualities.
2. a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal.

There are a great many heroic types among the imPort population, and this is probably a rather tired question, but indulge my curiosity if you would.

What is it the elevates a person from simply well-intentioned, to someone worthy of such a distinguished title?

Deeds? Bravery? Strength? Capability? Righteousness? Nobility? All of the above, or some combination thereof?

Or is it simply that there's one person in the world that believes it?

Comments

[mathemagier]

He will most certainly never be forgotten.

[bad_in_latin]

glad to hear it

so who're you anyway?

[mathemagier]

[Wow way to wax on about someone else before introducing yourself]

Deepest apologies. I got rather carried away. I am Dr. Hermann Gottlieb, a theoretical physicist. I was tasked with charting the Breach and discovering its vulnerabilities]

[bad_in_latin]

so whats that mean here?

[mathemagier]

Here, it means I should be qualified to assist in solving this inter-dimensional issue. However, a quantum physicist friend of mine already familiar with portals and dimensional travel was unable to create a solution. Still, we will continue to examine the reasons for that failure.

[bad_in_latin]

and find us a way home

i'll be first in line when you do

[mathemagier]

We'll certainly endeavour to do so, but don't expect a quick solution. We're not just dealing with simple physics.

[bad_in_latin]

well sure. i figure that. i just dont take kindly to tight quarters.